Daniel Baldwin Files for Divorce, Blames Wife's Addiction Issues

The actor filed for divorce from his wife, Joanne Smith, just two weeks shy of their fourth wedding anniversary. The news comes just one day after he filed a temporary restraining order against the former British fashion model turned chef."Due to recent events in our home and for the safety of my children and myself, I have made this decision," Baldwin, 50, says. "I have had my share of problems with drugs and alcohol many years ago and know firsthand how difficult a position she is in." Baldwin, who appeared in four episodes of "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew," married Smith on July 28, 2007. They have two daughters together: Avis Ann, 3, and Finley Rae Martineau, nearly 2. The judge who issued the restraining order gave Baldwin temporary custody.



Bette Midler drops out of HBO's Phil Spector biopic due to injury

HBO's upcoming Phil Spector biopic has hit a major snag. Bette Midler has dropped out of the project, which is currently in production, after suffering a herniated disc. Midler had been cast to play Linda Kenney Baden, one of the record producer's defense attorneys during his trial for the murder of actress and club hostess Lana Clarkson. Midler's part will be recast. According to HBO, Midler filmed for three of the six days that the project has been in production while suffering from the condition and on medication, before bowing out on the advice of her doctor. "I am heartbroken to be forced to leave this terrific project, working with David Mamet & Al Pacino was a dream of mine; but the pain I am in has made my participation impossible. My heartfelt thanks to everyone for their kind understanding," Midler said in a statement.



Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith leaving 'Glee'

It seems "Glee" will soon be looking for some fresh, new faces to take over the halls of William McKinley High School. In an interview, show co-creator Ryan Murphy divulged that Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith will be graduating at the end of the show's third season, saying that they are "not going to be back at all for Season four." "We've never done anything by the book," said Ryan. "We made that decision and I involved Chris and Lea and they thought that was a good idea. They both trust the writing and trust me and felt that it would be great to have an open and closed experience for them to go out while they were on top." Although Cory wasn't involved in the decision-making process, Ryan seemed sure that the actor is aware of the upcoming changes, saying, "He knows he was a sophomore when the show started."



Kentucky Fried is Hiring

Kentucky Fried Chicken, where Miami Heat guard, Dwyane Wade worked as a
teen, is offering to donate $250,000 to a scholarship program if he returns
to work at a drive-through. John Cywinski, general manager of KFC restaurants,
said they will donate the money in Wade's name to its Colonel Scholars program
if Wade agrees to man a drive-through window at one of its locations. Cywinski
said the offer was inspired by Wade's Twitter post asking if anyone is hiring
after the announcement of the NBA lockout.



TV NEWS

Veteran actor Ted Danson will replace Laurence Fishburne on the twelfth season of C.S.I. HE will still be a series regular on HBOs Bored to Death.



The doctor is still in. Following weeks of ultimately down-to-the-wire negotiations, Jesse Spencer has closed a new deal to continue on as House‘s Dr. Robert Chase for the upcoming Season 8. House returns on Monday, October 3, at 9/8c (now leading out of Terra Nova).



It’s official, Teen Wolf fans: Scott McCall and Co. will be returning for more full moon fun. MTV announced the Season 2 pickup of its hit freshman series, based on the cult classic ’80s flick of the same name.



Kal Penn — who put the brakes on his acting career two years ago when he traded in his regular gig on House for a job in the Obama administration — is returning to TV with a major recurring role on How I Met Your Mother, sources confirmed. A Mother source says Penn will play a possible love interest for Cobie Smulders’ lovelorn Robin named Kevin. Penn is slated to vacate his White House post — where he served as associate director in the office of public liaison — later this month.



Starting July 31st, at 6am every Sunday, AMC will air three hours of "Mad Men"
episodes. The net will start with the very first episode, the Season 1 Pilot and
continuing with each consecutive episode.